External Investment Manager

Maandag®; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based commission

Job summary

Maandag is seeking an experienced wealth management professional to lead relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across the UAE and GCC. You will manage the end-to-end client lifecycle, design tailored wealth solutions, and drive AUM growth through existing and new networks.

The role emphasizes leveraging a strong regional network, deep product knowledge, and the ability to operate independently within a Dubai-based wealth management team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wealth management, private banking, EAM, asset management or investment advisory.
• Strong and active network of HNW/UHNW clients in UAE or GCC.
• Proven track record of acquiring and developing client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business and grow AUM.
• Strong knowledge of investment products and wealth management solutions.
• Understanding of UAE/DIFC wealth management landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop, acquire and manage relationships with HNW and UHNW clients.
• Build and grow a portfolio of private clients across the UAE and GCC.
• Leverage existing relationships and professional networks to generate new business.
• Understand clients' investment objectives, financial needs and risk profiles.
• Develop tailored wealth management and investment solutions for clients.
• Manage the complete client relationship cycle, from acquisition through to ongoing portfolio management.
• Identify opportunities to increase assets under management and deepen existing client relationships.
• Develop relationships with private banks, family offices, asset managers and other financial institutions.
• Work closely with investment and advisory teams to deliver appropriate solutions.
• Maintain strong client engagement and provide a high level of service.
• Ensure all client activities comply with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the firm's continued growth in the UAE and wider GCC wealth management market.

Skills

Relationship management

Networking

Business development

Client acquisition

Communication

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

• Develop, acquire and manage relationships with HNW and UHNW clients.
• Build and grow a portfolio of private clients across the UAE and GCC.
• Leverage existing relationships and professional networks to generate new business.
• Understand clients' investment objectives, financial needs and risk profiles.
• Develop tailored wealth management and investment solutions for clients.
• Manage the complete client relationship cycle, from acquisition through to ongoing portfolio management.
• Identify opportunities to increase assets under management and deepen existing client relationships.
• Develop relationships with private banks, family offices, asset managers and other financial institutions.
• Work closely with investment and advisory teams to deliver appropriate solutions.
• Maintain strong client engagement and provide a high level of service.
• Ensure all client activities comply with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the firm's continued growth in the UAE and wider GCC wealth management market.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in wealth management, private banking, EAM, asset management or investment advisory.
• Strong existing network of HNW/UHNW clients in the UAE or GCC.
• Proven track record of acquiring and developing client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business and grow AUM.
• Strong knowledge of investment products and wealth management solutions.
• Understanding of the UAE/DIFC wealth management landscape.
• Strong communication, networking and relationship-management skills.
• Commercially driven with an entrepreneurial approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage a client book.
• Relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.

Working conditions

• Competitive base salary.
• Attractive performance-based compensation / commission structure.
• Opportunity to build and grow a significant HNW/UHNW client portfolio.
• Strong platform and investment product offering.
• Exposure to UAE and GCC private wealth markets.
• Career progression within a growing wealth management organisation.
• Dubai-based position with significant commercial responsibility.

Company description

Department: Wealth Management / Private Clients

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and investment professionals to develop and manage relationships with HNW and UHNW clients, entrepreneurs, family offices and other private investors.

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